Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC553KL vs HTC One E8: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC553KL vs HTC One E8. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC553KLAsus ZenFone 3 Max ZC553KLGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
HTC One E8HTC One E8Global · 2GB · 16GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC553KL
Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC553KL
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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HTC One E8
HTC One E8
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
6.4
13 reviews
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2 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC553KL vs HTC One E8

Specs Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC553KL price comparison Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC553KL
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		HTC One E8 price compare HTC One E8
Global · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 5.5" 5"
Resolution FHD FHD
Usable surface 72% useful 66% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 76.0 mm
151.0 mm
8.3 mm 		70.7 mm
146.4 mm
10.0 mm
Weight 175 g 145 g
Micro SnapD. 430
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 801
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 56.813
v7 		36.505
v?
Battery 4130 mAh 2600 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 4.4 KitKat

Brand
Brand Asus HTC
Aliases ZC553KL One (M8) Ace, One Vogue Edition

Release Date
Release date September 2016,
7 years ago 		June 2014,
9 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC553KL
HTC One E8
Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC553KL
HTC One E8
Size
76.0 mm • 151.0 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.7 mm • 146.4 mm • 10.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 175 g 145 g
Usable surface 72 % 66 %
Materials Metal Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray
Black

White

Blue

Red

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS • Super LCD 3
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 401 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 400 cd/m² (typ)
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.4
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.6
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Is it comfortable?
7.5
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.5
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Number of reviews
13 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.1GHz 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 505 Qualcomm Adreno 330

RAM
RAM 3 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
56.813
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 35% of devices
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36.505
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 36% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.3
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.2
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.9
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Number of reviews
13 reviews
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Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony Exmor Unknown
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.5
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Quality of nighttime photos
4.7
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Quality of selfies
6.6
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Does it have a powerful flash?
8.2
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Number of reviews
13 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.419 W/Kg on head
1.520 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 0.761 W/Kg on head
0.318 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
6.9
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Quality of the GPS
7.4
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And the WiFi?
6.9
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Number of reviews
13 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
4130 mAh
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2600 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 31%
    More than one day
  • 23%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
13 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 4.4.2 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 15%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 62%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 38%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 46%
    Every six months
  • 15%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
13 reviews
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Prices
Prices unavailable
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